BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Roots of Change - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Roots of Change X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Roots of Change REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20110313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20111106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20120311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20121104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20130310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20131103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20140309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20141102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130221T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130221T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020518Z UID:1535-1361433600-1361471400@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Farming for the Future: California Climate & Agriculture Summit DESCRIPTION:Farming for the Future:\n California Climate & Agriculture Summit\n\n February 21\, 2013  •  8:00am — 6:30pm\n UC Davis Conference Center\n\n Space is limited. Register now at http://bit.ly/UFE7DP\n\n The Summit includes presentations\, a poster session\, wine & cheese reception and an optional farm tour\n on Feb. 20th. It brings together farmers and ranchers\, agency staff\, farm advisors\, policymakers and advocates concerned with climate change challenges and opportunities for California agriculture. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/farming-for-the-future-california-climate-agriculture-summit/ LOCATION:Davis\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130123T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130126T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020508Z UID:1508-1358971200-1359216000@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:33rd Annual EcoFarm Conference DESCRIPTION:More info to come…. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/33rd-annual-ecofarm-conference/ LOCATION:Pacific Grove\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020435Z UID:1405-1354525200-1354726800@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Strengthening Agriculture DESCRIPTION:The Western SARE Administrative Council is organizing this conference in response to the participants in our Subregional Conferences listing gaps and barriers in agriculture infrastructure as a high need to be addressed in our region for continued economic viability in the 21st Century. \n\n December 3 – 5\, 2012\n Embassy Suites\, Airport\n 7900 NE 82nd Avenue\n Portland\, Oregon \n\n Confirmed Keynote Speakers and Panelists: \n\n\n Fred Kirschenmann\, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture\n\n Ken Meter\, Crossroads Resource Center\n\n Karl Kupers\, Shepherd's Grain\n\n Theresa Marquez\, Organic Valley\n\n Gail Feenstra\, UC SAREP\n\n Steve Balling\, Del Monte\n\n Stacy Davies\, Country Natural Beef\n\n Lisa Sedlar\, New Seasons Market URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/strengthening-agricultureos-infrastructure-conference/ LOCATION:Portland\, Oregon\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Western SARE":MAILTO:stacie.wsare@charter.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020454Z UID:1465-1352797200-1353085200@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Quivira Coalition Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:11TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN 2012!\n November 14-16\, Albuquerque\, New Mexico\n How to Feed Nine Billion People From the Ground Up:\n Soil\, Seeds\, Water\, Plants\, Livestock\, Forests\, Organics\, and People\n Global human population is projected to reach nine billion by 2050\, which means food production will need to expand by 70% to keep up. Fulfilling this demand will place unprecedented pressure on ecosystems\, including the planet's grasslands\, especially as competition grows for scarce natural resources. How to meet this daunting challenge while ensuring the health of land\, water\, wildlife and people will be one of the great tasks of the 21st century. In this conference\, we will explore a variety of innovative practices that are already successfully intensifying food production while preserving\, maintaining\, and restoring the natural world. Speakers will share their hands-on experience and ideas for feeding all life – from the ground up. \n\n For more information on speakers\, registration and questions please click on the link below. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/quivira-coalition-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Albuquerque\, New Mexico\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121102T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121102T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020442Z UID:1429-1351845000-1351873800@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:2012 Russian River Watershed Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Russian River Watershed Symposium is the only local conference focused on watershed management\, agriculture\, and restoration science for the Russian River Watershed. \n\n The symposium will bring together landowners\, agricultural producers\, local agencies\, non-profits\, students\, and scientists for shared insight on the diverse challenges of our watershed. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/2012-russian-river-watershed-symposium/ LOCATION:Cloverdale\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sotoyome Resource Conservation District":MAILTO:rrsymposium@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121101T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020447Z UID:1445-1351792800-1351800000@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Sustainability\, Sustenance and Social Change: Anna Lapp DESCRIPTION:Over the past decade\, best-selling author Anna Lappé – respected for her work on food politics\, sustainability\, and social change – has travelled the world meeting with farmers\, scientists and citizen activists who are creating alternatives to industrial agriculture.  Join the San Francisco Waldorf School for an informative evening with Anna as she debunks myths about sustainable food and farming\, discusses the crisis of industrial agriculture (including genetically modified organisms\, GMOs) and shares the story of solutions – local\, state and national policies as well as community-based efforts that are fostering sustainable and fair food systems across the country.   \n\n Anna's talk will be followed by the screening of short documentary and animated films called Food MythBusters: The Real Story About What We Eat. \n\n Sustainability\, Sustenance and Social Change: \n How Sustainable Food and Farming Can Nourish the World and Transform Community \n\n Thursday\, November 1st\, 2012\n 6:00 pm reception with sustainable food and agricultural co-sponsoring organizations\n 7:00 pm Lecture and Q&A\, book signing to follow \n\n Please click on the link below to RSVP URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/sustainability-sustenance-and-social-change-anna-lappz-lecture-and-qa/ LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco Waldorf School":MAILTO:hslectures@sfwaldorf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121024T155600 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121024T155600 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020512Z UID:1520-1351094160-1351094160@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Food Day 2012 DESCRIPTION:Food Day is a nationwide celebration and a movement toward more healthy\, affordable\, and sustainable food. Food Day\, created by CSPI\, is powered by a diverse coalition of food movement leaders\, organizations\, and people from all walks of life. Food Day takes place annually on October 24 to address issues as varied as health and nutrition\, hunger\, agricultural policy\, animal welfare\, and farm worker justice URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/food-day-2012/ LOCATION:California\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="CSPI":MAILTO:aschlosburg@cspinet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121024T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121024T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020447Z UID:1443-1351067400-1351103400@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Seedstock Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Conference DESCRIPTION:Seedstock Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Conference at UCLA Anderson School of Management\n\n Wednesday\, October 24\, 2012 from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n Los Angeles\, CA\n\n The Seedstock Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Conference will highlight and focus on the economic opportunities as well as the environmental and societal benefits of embracing\, developing and investing in sustainable agriculture practices\, technologies and startup companies. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/seedstock-sustainable-agriculture-innovation-conference/ LOCATION:Los Angeles\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121017T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121017T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020435Z UID:1404-1350498600-1350504000@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Labeling Genetically Engineered Food DESCRIPTION:Join a timely and highly relevant conversation between Michael Dimock\, President of Roots of Change\, and Peggy Duvette\, Executive Director of WiserEarth\, about Proposition 37\, a Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food Initiative\, which is on the November 6\, 2012 ballot in California as an initiated state statute. \n\n DATE: Wednesday Oct 17th 6:30pm – 8pm \n\n LOCATION: TBA (San Francisco) \n\n Free of charge.  RSVP \n\n Snacks and drink will be served \n\n If Proposition 37 is approved by voters\, it will: \n\n\n Require labeling on raw or processed food offered for sale to consumers if the food is made from plants or animals with genetic material changed in specified ways.\n\n Prohibit labeling or advertising such food as "natural."\n\n Exempt from this requirement foods that are "certified organic; unintentionally produced with genetically engineered material; made from animals fed or injected with genetically engineered material but not genetically engineered themselves; processed with or containing only small amounts of genetically engineered ingredients; administered for treatment of medical conditions; sold for immediate consumption such as in a restaurant; or alcoholic beverages."\n\n\n Participants are invited to share their thoughts on the topic and ideas on how to insure the passage of Proposition 37. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/labeling-genetically-engineered-food/ LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121015T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121015T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020441Z UID:1426-1350307800-1350315000@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Food and Wine Production: CA DESCRIPTION:The hearing\, titled Sustainable Food and Wine Production: California’s Future\, will study the impact of state regulations on the sustainable production of local food and wine\, a large and growing sector of California’s economy.  \n\n The hearing will consist of three panel discussions with legislators\, invited stakeholders andpolicymakers discussing the impacts of state law and regulations on the sustainable production of food and wine.  A public comment period will also be provided towards the end of the hearing. \n\n\n\n\n WHEN:\n\n Monday\, October 15th\, 2012 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n WHERE:\n\n Santa Rosa City Hall\, Council Chambers\, 100 Santa Rosa Ave\, Santa Rosa\, CA URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/sustainable-food-and-wine-production-caos-future/ LOCATION:Santa Rosa\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="State Senator Noreen Evans":MAILTO:Teresa.Schilling@sen.ca.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121012T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121014T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020436Z UID:1408-1350057600-1350235800@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:2012 NorCal Permaculture Convergence: Building Bioregional Resiliency DESCRIPTION:The Northern California Permaculture Convergence (formerly the Bay Area Regional Permaculture Convergence) is an annual event which brings together permaculture designers\, sustainability enthusiasts\, and communities in Northern California\, the West Coast\, and beyond for a weekend of intensive focus on a common goal: to design sustainable habitats\, in accordance with nature\, for humans\, plants\, animals\, our greater bioregion\, and the Earth at large. \n\n Friday\, October 12\, 2012 at 4:00 PM – Sunday\, October 14\, 2012 at 5:30 PM (PDT)\n\n\n Castro Valley\, CA URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/2012-norcal-permaculture-convergence-building-bioregional-resiliency/ LOCATION:Castro Valley\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121006T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121006T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020437Z UID:1412-1349521200-1349564400@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Hoes Down Harvest Festival DESCRIPTION:The Hoes Down is a celebration of the end of the harvest season. After the long summer\, farmers need to kick off their boots\, kick up their heels\, dance\, and have a grand time with their family. The Hoes Down is a fundraiser for over 30 local and regional community organizations. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/hoes-down-harvest-festival/ LOCATION:Guinda\, CA (Yolo County)\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121006T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121006T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020516Z UID:1529-1349517600-1349539200@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Right To Know March DESCRIPTION:San Francisco Rally and March down Market St. in support of Yes on Prop 37 – Mandatory Labeling of GMO's. We believe all Californians have a Right to Know what's in our Food and we need to make sure people hear this message loud and clear! \n\n This will also be the "Hub Event" for "Take A Pledge" events happening all over the state on the 6th.  \n October 6 2012\n 10am Rally at Civic Center UN Plaza (Civic Center BART Station)\n 11am March down Market Street\n\n 12-4pm – Street Canvassing along Embarcadero\n (there will be Fleet Week\, America's Cup\, Ferry Building Farmers Market and the launch of a new Target Store – our goal is to distribute information about Prop 37 to all of these people!) \n Come out and show your support for Prop 37 and our right to know what's in our food! \n Co-Sponsored By:\n CaRightToKnow.org\n Sustainable Living Roadshow\n Bio-Safety Alliance\n Gandhi Earth Walk \n\n\n WHEN\n\n October 06\, 2012 at 10am – 4pm\n\n\n WHERE\n\n San Francisco Civic Center UN Plaza\n 1150 Market St\n San Francisco\, CA 94102\n United States URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/right-to-know-march/ LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="CaRightToKnow.org":MAILTO:tom@sustainablelivingroadshow.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121003T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121003T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020442Z UID:1428-1349289000-1349296200@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Genetically Engineered Food - To Label or Not? DESCRIPTION:Californians will decide in November whether or not food that includes genetically engineered ingredients must have labels highlighting that fact. Join us for a debate on the proposition\, which was placed on the state ballot by voter signature. Stacy Malkan\, campaign media director of California Right to Know\, will argue in support of the proposition and Brandon Castillo\, campaign spokesperson\, No on Proposition 37\, will argue against it. \n\n\n \n SPUR Urban Center\n 654 Mission Street\n San Francisco\, CA 94105-4015 URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/genetically-engineered-food-to-label-or-not/ LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120921T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120923T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020510Z UID:1515-1348232400-1348419600@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Eat Real Festival DESCRIPTION:From September 21-23rd\, Eat Real is transforming Jack London Square into one epic food festival. The Eat Real Festival celebrates all things tasty\, fresh\, and handmade with a focus on street food\, local wines\, handcrafted beers\, and traditional food craft – all featuring sustainable\, local ingredients. And no dish costs more than $5. \n\n\n\n\n Friday\n\n 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.\n\n\n\n Saturday \n\n 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.\n\n\n\n Sunday\n\n 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m\n\n\n\n\n \n Free entry. All transactions cash only. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/eat-real-festival/ LOCATION:Oakland\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="EatReal":MAILTO:info@eatrealfest.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120729T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120817T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020520Z UID:1540-1343552400-1345222800@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:NEW Food Systems Course at CAL POLY DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the Center for Sustainability will be co-hosting a new offering through Cal Poly Continuing Education: California AGRI-FOOD and FIBER SYSTEMS. This intensive and comprehensive three-week course will provide an excellent introduction to essential aspects of how food and fiber is cultivated and circulated through our state. Agronomic\, economic\, social and political dimensions will be covered\, including production and distribution. Hands-on skills will be taught.\n\n  \n\n The course will be held July 29 – August 17 at the beautiful Swanton Pacific Ranch near Santa Cruz\, with field trips and visits to area farms and instructional units on the Cal Poly SLO campus. The course will be taught by an interdisciplinary team of instructors from the New Roots Institute and Cal Poly faculty and staff. Students will earn six units of Cal Poly credit for successful completion of the course.\n\n  \n\n More information can be found at:\n\n http://www.continuing-ed.calpoly.edu/academic/index.html\n\n \n\n http://cfs.calpoly.edu/programs/continuing_ed.html\n \n\n  \n\n To register\, please go to:\n\n http://calpoly.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=4583&int_category_id=1&int_sub_category_id=74&int_catalog_id=0\n \n\n   URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/new-food-systems-course-at-cal-poly/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120714T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120714T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020444Z UID:1436-1342265400-1342278000@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Winters Farm to School Bastille Day Feast DESCRIPTION:A Bastille Day Feast\, celebrating local food and flavors in the French style will be served to 175 people seated at a single long\, white tablecloth- covered table set between the towering\, 150-year old olive trees at the historic Wolfskill Ranch. The  Wolfskill USDA National Clonal Germplasm Repository is housed here\, with a collection of thousands of varieties of grapes\, olives\, figs\, kiwis\, stone fruits and more\, and its Director\, Dr. John Preece will be giving tours of the property prior to lunch. There will also be an auction of one-of-a-kind food and wine related items. \n\n Local lamb from Rominger Ranch is the centerpiece of the meal\, and local wines will be poured throughout. \n\n The event is a fundraiser for the Winters Farm to School program whose mission is to help the Student Nutrition Services purchase and serve fresh\, local food for school lunch. \n\n Bastille Day Feast\n Saturday\, July 14\, 2012\n\n Wolfskill Ranch 4334 Putah Creek Road – Winters\, Ca \n\n Gathering Time: 11:30 A.M.\n Tour Of Historic Wolfskill Ranch: 11:45 A.M.\n Aperitif: 12:30 P.M.\n Bastille Day Feast: 1:00 P.M. To 3:00 P.M. \n\n All participants bring their own tableware – salad\, dinner and dessert plates\, knives\, forks\, and spoons\, as well as cloth napkins. Wine glasses will be provided. \n\n *Advanced tickets required \n\n Please click on more info below for full menu and ticket prices. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/winters-farm-to-school-bastille-day-feast/ LOCATION:Winters\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120623T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120623T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020511Z UID:1517-1340449200-1340467200@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Healthy Parks\, Healthy People DESCRIPTION:Come to the second annual Healthy Parks Healthy People Festival Saturday\, June 23\, 2012\, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont! URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/healthy-parks-healthy-people/ LOCATION:Fremont\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120603T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120603T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020445Z UID:1438-1338739200-1338746400@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:The Farm Bill: Why You Should Care DESCRIPTION: \n \n\n \n \n\n What Does the Farm Bill Have to Do with Me and Why Do I Need to Know about It?\n\n Congress is busy hashing out the details for the 2012 Farm Bill which will have important implications for food and agriculture for the next five years. This is an opportunity for those committed to good\, clean and fair food for all to make changes in our food system—by participating in the Food Bill debate and by actively supporting local food. A panel of policy activists will tell us how. \n\n Join Slow Food Sonoma for a stimulating afternoon of conversation\, good food\, and a book signing! Panel speakers include: \n\n Dan Imhoff: The Farm Bill: Why Federal Policy Matters to All of Us\n Michael Dimock: The Farm Bill: Can We Get a Seat at the Table?\n David Katz: Local Food Politics: From the Farm Bill to the Dinner Table \n\n Sunday\, June 3\, 4-6 pm\n Bishop's Ranch\, Swing Pavilion\n 5297 Westside Road\, Healdsburg \n\n This event is free but please RSVP to Linda at lmcsweyn@aol.com URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/the-farm-bill-why-you-should-care/ LOCATION:Healdsburg\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120522T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020439Z UID:1419-1337702400-1337702400@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program (CCROPP) Open House DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited \n\n to our Open House \n\n Save the Date! \n\n Tuesday\, May 22\, 2012                                      \n\n \n\n \n\n 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. \n\n Join us for food\, fun\, networking and prizes!                                          \n \n\n New Office Address:                                   \n\n 2110 Tulare Street\, Fresno\, 93721 \n\n Main Office Line:(559) 498-0870                                               \n \n\n We’re located on the southeast corner of Tulare Street and \n\n Van Ness Avenue in the Rowell Building. \n\n The Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program (CCROPP) is a program of the Public Health Institute and is funded by: The California Endowment\, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The James Irvine Foundation. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/central-california-regional-obesity-prevention-program-ccropp-open-house/ LOCATION:Fresno\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020521Z UID:1543-1335618000-1335628800@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Meet Your State Legislators to Talk About Sustainable Food DESCRIPTION:Tweet \n\n \n\n \n Community Forum on Sustainable Agriculture & Food in the North Bay \n\n   \n\n Saturday\, April 28\, 2012\n 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.\n Glaser Center\, 547 Mendocino Avenue\n Santa Rosa\, CA 95401 \n \n\n   \n\n\n Featured Speakers Include:\n\n\n\n\n Ralph Grossi\, Petaluma Rancher/Farmer\, California Agricultural Vision\n  \n Michael Dimock\, Roots of Change\, Future Of California Food Systems \n \n\n Renata Brillinger\, California Climate & Agriculture Network\, Agriculture and Climate Change \n \n\n Stacy Carlsen\, Marin County Ag Commissioner \n \n\n Stephanie Larson\, UCCE Sonoma \n \n\n Leonard Diggs\, Shone Farm\, Santa Rosa Junior College \n \n\n Jim Reichardt\, Sonoma County Poultry/Liberty Ducks \n \n\n Michael Paik\, People’s Harvest Food Hub \n \n\n Leah Smith\, Marin Agricultural Institute \n \n\n Dr. Rachel Friedman\, Veggie Prescription Project \n \n\n Larry Martin\, Slow Food Russian River \n \n\n Paul Kaiser\, Singing Frogs Farm \n \n\n Torrey Olson\, Gabriel Farm \n \n\n\n\n\n\n An increased awareness of sustainable agriculture and what it means to our health\, environment and economic vitality is now fueling a growing awareness of obstacles faced by those who wish to farm sustainably. Challenges to our food system and the lack of access to healthier food for many remain key issues for people seeking to live healthier lives. \n To address these as well as related issues\, Assembly member\, Michael Allen has invited a diverse lineup of individuals from academia\, local governments\, non-profit organizations\, public health experts\, working farmers and ranchers\, specialists in climate change and more. \n You are welcome to join along with distinguished speakers and panelists for an afternoon of discussion\, sharing of ideas and the formulation of strategies for ensuring a future that is sustainable and viable for farmers\, processors\, distributors and consumers. \n For that desired future to become a reality\, we must do what we can to help farmers\, growers and ranchers succeed. We must make the necessary infrastructure improvements to develop a more efficient food system network and remove the barriers preventing healthy food from reaching family tables in many neighborhoods. \n Please partake in this important conversation about the future of sustainable agriculture with your community. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/meet-your-state-legislators-to-talk-about-sustainable-food/ LOCATION:Santa Rosa\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120420T104000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120422T104000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020440Z UID:1422-1334918400-1335091200@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:6th Annual Earth Day Food and Wine Festival DESCRIPTION:The 6th annual Earth Day Food & Wine Festival is a weekend celebration held in the Central Coast. \n\n Over 200 purveyors of sustainably produced foods and wine will be on hand for a truly unique event: growers\, vintners\, and chefs coming together to serve out-of-this-world pairings of award-winning wines with one-of-a-kind dishes made with locally-sourced fruits\, vegetables\, meats\, cheeses\, olive oils\, chocolates\, and more. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/6th-annual-earth-day-food-and-wine-festival/ LOCATION:Templeton\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Templeton Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:kyle@vineyardteam.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120419T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020507Z UID:1507-1334826000-1334856600@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Rangeland Soils workshop DESCRIPTION:Join the Central Coast Rangelands Coalition for a day of exploring rangeland soils through the rancher and ranch advisor’s eyes.  The always fascinating mix of researchers\, agency personnel\, educators\, conservationists\, ranchers\, consultants\, and conservation lands managers will convene at the Work Ranch in southern Monterey County for a day of learning and discussion focusing especially on rangeland soils.  \n\n **$20 registration ‘at the door’ – helps cover costs** \n\n Reservations required\, deadline March 28.  To reserve a spot\, see: \n\n http://www.elkhornsloughctp.org/training/show_train_detail.php?TRAIN_ID=Ce8E8EM URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/rangeland-soils-workshop/ LOCATION:San Miguel\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120405T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120405T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020437Z UID:1410-1333650600-1333657800@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:The U.S. Farm Bill: What DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Farm Bill is the single most important piece of legislation determining what Americans eat. Join the Horace Albright Lecture for a panel discussion on what’s at stake in the upcoming U.S. Farm Bill with: \n\n\n Michael Pollan\n\n John S. and James L. Knight Professor of Journalism and Director of the Knight Program in Science and Environmental Journalism\, UC Berkeley\n\n Karen Ross\n\n Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture\n\n Ken Cook\n\n President and Co-Founder of the Environmental Working Group\n\n Patricia Crawford\n\n Director of the Atkins Center for Weight and Health and Adjunct Professor\, College of Natural Resources\, UC Berkeley\n\n Gordon Rausser (moderator)\n\n Robert Gordon Sproul Distinguished Professor in the Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics\, College of Natural Resources\, UC Berkeley\n\n\n This is a free\, public event. Seating is on a first-come\, first-serve basis. Free tickets are available at the Wheeler Auditorium Box Office at 5 p.m. on the day of the event. Doors open at 6 p.m. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/the-u-s-farm-bill-whatos-at-stake/ LOCATION:Berkeley\, CA\, Berkeley\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120419T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020517Z UID:1533-1333533600-1334845800@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:An Appetite for Equity: Ensuring Access to Healthy Foods DESCRIPTION:With diabetes rates on the rise\, and over half of adults and teens in the state either overweight or obese\, increasing the availability of healthy foods can greatly improve the health of our communities. California Pan-Ethnic Health Network’s spring convening series\, An Appetite for Equity: Ensuring Access to Healthy Foods\, will focus on best practices and advocacy strategies to increase access to healthy foods in our schools\, workplaces\, and neighborhoods. \n\n   \n\n\n\n\n April 4\, 2012 – San Diego\, Sherman Heights Community Center\, 2258 Island Avenue\, 10:00 am to 2:30 pm\n\n\n\n April 5\, 2012 – Los Angeles\, The California Endowment\, 1000 North Alameda Street\, 10:00 am to 2:30 pm\n\n\n\n April 11\, 2012 – Fresno\, UC Center\, 550 East Shaw Avenue\, 10:00 am to 2:30 pm\n\n\n\n April 19\, 2012 – Oakland\, The California Endowment\, 1111 Broadway\, 7th Floor\, 10:00 am to 2:30 pm URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/an-appetite-for-equity-ensuring-access-to-healthy-foods/ LOCATION:Multiple locations\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120322T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120322T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020456Z UID:1474-1332441000-1332450000@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Farm Bill lecture and book signing with Dan Imhoff and Ken Cook DESCRIPTION:Join Dan Imhoff\, author of Food Fight and Ken Cook\, President of Environmental Working Group at the Dominican University in San Rafael to discuss how we can turn the 2012 farm bill into a healthy food bill. \n\n What: Farm bill lecture and book signing with Dan Imhoff and Ken Cook\n When: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Thursday\, March 22\, 2012\n Where: Dominican University\n Angelico Hall\n 50 Acacia Avenue\n San Rafael\, CA URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/farm-bill-lecture-and-book-signing-with-dan-imhoff-and-ken-cook/ LOCATION:San Rafael\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Marin Organic":MAILTO:anna@marinorganic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120321T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120321T134700 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020516Z UID:1527-1332325800-1332337620@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:California Ag Day DESCRIPTION:CALIFORNIA AG DAY: WEDNESDAY\, MARCH 21\, 2012\n On the West Side of the State Capitol\n Sacramento\, California URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/california-ag-day/ LOCATION:Sacramento\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120315T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120317T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020504Z UID:1501-1331798400-1332003600@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:The Good Food Financing Conference DESCRIPTION:The Good Food Financing Conference brings together national and regional leaders in farming\, food production\, and finance to create channels for small farms and food businesses to access capital to finance growth. This day helps attendees gain new insights and inspiration from successful farm and food entrepreneurs and learn strategies to grow their businesses. It includes a Financing Fair that encourages investment in farms\, food processing\, and distribution businesses by connecting businesses with potential funders\, investors\, and bankers. \n\n Goodfoodfestivals.com/chicago/ URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/the-good-food-financing-conference/ LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120304T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120306T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020517Z UID:1531-1330844400-1331037000@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:California Small Farm Conference DESCRIPTION:The California Small Farm Conference is the state's premier gathering of small farmers\, agricultural students\, farmers’ market managers and others involved in the small farm industry. The three day educational conference includes day-long short courses and on-farm tours; focused workshops; engaging keynote addresses and numerous networking opportunities. Everything you need to plan a Big Future. URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/california-small-farm-conference-2/ LOCATION:Santa Clarita\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120225T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120225T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145722 CREATED:20141121T020444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T020444Z UID:1433-1330182000-1330203600@www.rootsofchange.org SUMMARY:Slow Money Farm Fest DESCRIPTION:Join Slow Money Northern California’s Farm Fest at Tara Firma Farms in Petaluma on February 25!  Learn more about how to support sustainable food systems\, meet the Slow Money movers\, and have lots of fun networking with entrepreneurs\, investors and our local community! \n\n Tara Firma Farms\n 3796 I Street\n Petaluma\, CA 94952 \n\n Sign up now – space is limited! \n\n For more informaton visit: http://slowmoneynocal.org/ URL:https://www.rootsofchange.org/event/slow-money-farm-fest/ LOCATION:Petaluma\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR